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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Aptos, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Aptos, A Place for Mom can help. With 15 memory care facilities in Aptos, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Aptos incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Aptos memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Aptos, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West San Carlos / Burbank, Winchester North and Cupertino - Eastside.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Campbell, Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

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Photo of Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community
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The facility is circular and beautifully Victorian surrounding a sunny lush garden courtyard. Setting is on a hill three blocks from the ocean. There is always a friendly receptionist close to the entrance...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is a beautiful community located in the center of all the action. We are within walking distance of the Santa Cruz Wharf, beach and boardwalk. Our beautiful building has a charming personality—and a fascinating past—all its own. Sunshine Villa, A...
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My mother-in-law likes the food. Too salty for me. My mother-in-law hasn't participated yet but they look good. Value for cost is great for 3 meals/day, internet, cable, laundry, house cleaning , keyless...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Fewer Chores, More FunDo you want to experience a retirement rich in exciting events, activities and programs and free from the burden of household chores like cooking, cleaning, laundry and yard work? If that sounds like something you want for your life, we have good news. Your dream retirement...
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Caring staff. Good housekeeping. Sometimes communication could be better. Overall, I would recommend Westwind Memory Care to others.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Westwind Memory Care assisted living community is located in the gorgeous city of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. This area is known for its natural beauty and its proximity to Monterey Bay. Seniors who love the water and all things nature will love the Santa Cruz atmosphere. The...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Aegis of Aptos is one of the Santa Cruz areas newest assisted living communities. Located just minutes from beautiful Monterey Bay, Aegis provides high quality assisted living services in a specially designed environment. Innovative programs, and high staffing ratios enable us to provide the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
About the communityWelcome to Paradise Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our senior living community is pleasantly located in Santa Cruz, California, on 17th Avenue. We’re a dignified and affordable solution for families seeking assisted living care in the area. For over 40 years we’ve...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc.Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc. is an assisted living community that is located in the town of Soquel, CA. Soquel is located in the Santa Cruz area. Living in Soquel you definitely get the small town feel but are still close enough to the big city lifestyle of the Santa Cruz...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Capitola ManorCapitola Manor is a uniquely beautiful and welcoming assisted living community nestled within Santa Cruz, CA. The landscaped community has much to offer in the way of being a home away from home. Trees and shrubs surround the property, which gives way to a peaceful and quiet setting...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I've lived here for two years and I am very pleased with my life here. The community is very friendly and supportive. There are many activities offered here to keep our bodies and minds busy. Many of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Chateau Guest Home is a quaint assisted living community located in the bustling city of Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz is a beautiful seaside community with a lot of great amenities. It is also a tourist destination, making it an ideal location for an assisted living community, and that's why...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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WHEN VISITING MY GRANDFATHER I WAS GREETED WITH A SMILE AND WAS DELIGHTED TO SEE HOW CLEAN THE FACILITY WAS. EVERYONE I PASSED HAD A SMILE AND WAS SUPER NICE MY GRANDFATHER LOOKED SO HAPPY AND WAS ENJOYING...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Montecito Manor Montecito Manor is an assisted living community located in the scenic mountainside town of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. This residence is a specialized memory care center for seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's. The center is near Flodberg Park and several...

Cost of memory care in Aptos, CA

The average cost of senior living in Aptos is $5,896 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pacific Grove, CA with an average of $4,413 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Aptos, CA vs. nearby cities

Aptos, CA
$5,896/mo
$5,939/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Aptos, CA vs. the state and national average

Aptos, CA
$5,896/mo
U.S. national average
$4,891/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Aptos vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,896/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Aptos, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,700/mo
Studio
$5,545/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,593/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,465/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Aptos

Recent reviews for memory care in Aptos

Oakmont of San Jose

4.6
Oakmont SJ provided wonderful care to our Mom in her years there. A place like this is only as good as the people they employ and we found the Oakmont SJ staff kind and compassionate. During our search, a senior placement consultant had advised us no place is perfect but what you want is ...
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Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community in Santa Cruz, CA

5.0
The friendliness of the staff members and care services really stood out to us. Overall it was a good first impression. The rooms are very nice, and before COVID our loved one really enjoyed the food and eating in the dining room. She said it was good, and the servers are awesome.

Vista Harden Ranch in Salinas, CA

4.8
This has been a very positive, happy, and clean place for my loved one. The staff are very helpful in answering the family's questions, and have responded quickly with answers. There are three meals a day served to the residents, and they have snacks available as well. Card games, baking, ...
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Aptos memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aptos memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aptos, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Aptos memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Aptos that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Aptos memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Aptos Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Aptos, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.1%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aptos memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Aptos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aptos, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
43.7%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
49.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Aptos memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Aptos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aptos, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aptos memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Aptos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aptos, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
30.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Willow Glen, Merrill Gardens at Gilroy and Belmont Village San Jose are the top-rated memory care facilities near Aptos, California. See full list of communities.

There are 15 memory care facilities near Aptos, California. See the full list.

The 15 memory care facilities near you in Aptos, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Aptos, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Aptos, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Aptos, California ranges from $695 to $115000. The average Memory Care cost in Aptos, California is $5,896. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Aptos, California typically starts at $695. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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